Volcanion (Steam Siege 25) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Volcanion is a Rare Pokémon card from the Steam Siege set, numbered 25. With 130 HP and the hard-hitting Steam Artillery attack, it’s a sturdy, fire-powered Basic that showcases Volcanion’s signature strengths for both players and collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Power Heater: Attach a Fire Energy card from your discard pile to two of your Benched Pokémon and deals 20 damage.
• Steam Artillery: Deals 100 damage with a cost of three Fire Energy.
• Flavor Text: “It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Volcanion appears as card number 25 in the Steam Siege expansion of the XY series. It is a Rare card with no evolutions or abilities listed, focusing on strong Fire-type attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “xy11” and number “25.” The card’s artwork by 5ban Graphics and its Fire-type classification further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store this Volcanion in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (XY11): This set features Volcanion as a powerful Fire-type Basic Pokémon with strong energy acceleration and high damage output. The set focuses on dynamic Fire and Steam-themed Pokémon, with Volcanion standing out due to its unique attack that recycles Fire Energy from the discard pile.